Giordano’s, Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza brand, has teamed up with The Original Rainbow Cone to launch the latest installment in its “Chi-Town Flavors” series, a curated collection of iconic Chicago food experiences shipped directly to homes across the country. A Chicagoland staple since 1926 and originating from the South Side, this beloved ice cream brand… read more

As labor and food costs climb, restaurants are forced to redefine what value really means—for their customers, their teams, and their future. For operators, inflation isn’t just squeezing margins—it’s forcing questions about strategy and what value means to restaurants and customers alike. Restaurateurs have felt a 36 percent rise in labor costs and a 35… read more

Consumer preferences and behaviors for eating out are rapidly changing the full-service restaurant industry. In recent years, establishments have noted increased fast-casual spending, as guests reserve casual and fine dining sit-down visits for special occasions only. The transition, heightened by inflation uncertainty and evolving customer expectations, has forced eateries to reevaluate the traditional full-service model… read more

The company said it ‘welcomes honest dialogue, but we’re disappointed to see these misleading claims that distort our values and misrepresent our actions’ A nationwide boycott of McDonald’s is underway and is expected to run through June 30. The protest was organized by grassroots organization The People’s Union, which is recommending that consumers avoid the… read more

The brand names Nikka Copeland as senior vice president Panera Bread, the fast-casual brand, has named Nikka Copeland as senior vice president of its newly created office of transformation and strategy and introduced a summer menu, the company said Tuesday. The St. Louis, Mo.-based company, owned by JAB Holding Co., said Copeland will manage the… read more

Splits plates, less alcohol—there’s a lot on the plate of a multi-brand enterprise these days. At this year’s National Restaurant Association Show, some of the industry’s leading executives stopped by FSR and QSR magazine’s booth to chat about the landscape—what they’re seeing, hearing, and what might be next. We asked everybody the same three questions:… read more

The longtime marketing executive steps into the top job with a focus on culture, quality, and cross-functional collaboration. Joining Culver’s as vice president of marketing in 2017 was Julie Fussner’s dream job. Years earlier, as a senior marketing executive for Kraft Foods Group in Madison, Wisconsin, she would join colleagues for lunch at a local… read more

Original glazed doughnuts will soon no longer be dessert options alongside Oreo McFlurrys and Hot Fudge Sundaes. McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme both announced the end of their partnership on Tuesday, June 24. Earlier this year, the fast food giant began offering three types of Krispy Kreme treats at around 2,400 McDonald’s locations, including Original Glazed… read more

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s restaurant news discussion podcast features a look at the sale of the chicken chain to Roark Capital, and a discussion of McDonald’s Snack Wrap. The National Restaurant Association introduced Karl Dahlgren as its chief product officer and Judy Mulcahy as its chief operating officer. As CPO, Dahlgren will lead… read more

The fast food industry is encountering a slowdown in consumer traffic that is raising questions about the future of quick-service dining. Household budgets are tightening, and well-known brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Chipotle are reporting marked declines in customer visits. These traffic drops appear to reflect larger macroeconomic pressures, including inflation, wage stagnation, and shifting… read more